Dillon Brooks stars in Grizzlies win against Warriors
Dillon Brooks was of the utmost annoyance to the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. The Grizzlies guard held Steph Curry to 16 points on 33% shooting.Related:
Douglass falls on late bucket as Alcoa wins Class 2A title
The Red Devils’ title dreams ended in a disappointing fashion Saturday, March 18, at the Murphy Center as Alcoa star Jahvin Carter hit a lay-up with 2.5 seconds left to give his team a 59-58 win.
Overton holds off Independence for Class 4A title
Senior Jordan Frison leads the way with 19 points and earns tournament MVP honors.
Officer-involved shooting leaves one person dead
The TBI believes the incident in Fayette County that prompted the response from SCSO officers was domestic violence related.
Memphis Tigers rugby team bested by Mizzou at Bluff City 7s
Eleven teams played at the U of M Saturday, March 18, including the University of Arkansas, Tulane University and Kennesaw State University.
Memphis Botanic Garden blooms with Japanese culture — and cherry blossoms
The boom of Taiko drums, intricate kimonos and koi windsock crafting were just some elements of Japanese arts and culture displayed at Memphis Botanic Garden’s Cherry Blossom Picnic.
Unmatched improv: What it’s like to film a commercial with Steven Adams
Actor Eddie Ramos co-starred in AT&T’s March Madness commercial with the Grizzlies center, who had everyone laughing.
Calkins: The Tigers should be headed to glory. Instead, they’re headed home.
The Memphis Tigers had it all in their grasp. The win, the celebration, maybe even a trip to the Sweet 16. Instead, they lost to Florida Atlantic Friday. And now they are headed home.
Five questions in the wake of Memphis’ NCAA Tournament loss to FAU
Here are some answers following the Tigers early exit following a crushing loss to FAU. Memphis suffers heartbreaking loss to Florida Atlantic in NCAA TournamentRelated story:
Memphis suffers heartbreaking loss to Florida Atlantic in NCAA Tournament
Memphis lost a heartbreaker to Florida Atlantic Friday night. A promising season came to a crushing end.Related stories:
File confirms identity of retired officer in Nichols case
Memphis Police Department Lt. Dewayne Smith, a 25-year veteran, has been identified as the officer who retired before an administrative hearing into his involvement in the death of Tyre Nichols.
Grizzlies complete largest comeback in franchise history, beat Spurs
The Memphis Grizzlies erased a 29-point deficit on Friday night to stun the Spurs in overtime, 126-120.Related stories:
Recipe Exchange: Muddy’s Bake Shop Therapy Brownies
When asked, Muddy’s Bake Shop owner Kat Gordon was happy to go to the vault and pull out her retired recipe for Therapy Brownies; she even made a bake-along video.
Final Four Memories: Black. White. Memphis was whole, for at least a moment.
The 1972-73 Memphis State Tigers NCAA Tournament team’s impact on the city still is examined and debated 50 years later.
Behind The Headlines: The gap in juvenile justice
A discussion about juvenile justice reform on “Behind The Headlines,” months after reform candidates were elected district attorney general and juvenile court judge, finds a gap between juvenile detention and releasing juveniles to keep them out of the system.
DeSoto County app to ‘connect’ residents with services
The app will allow users to pay court fines and car tag renewals, view land records, and receive news alerts on their mobile devices, according to DeSoto County Community Resource Director Christie Barclay.
City Council Scorecard: Not-so-final votes on Tyre Nichols ordinances
The Council Scorecard tracks final votes on a set of five ordinances with a vote one other one delayed.
Dissecting ‘a film guide for the disenchanted’
“This book is dedicated to anyone who ever bought a ticket for whatever movie starts next.”
Oh, Snap: This week’s best photos
From Legos to a veggie sandwich, take a look at some recent photos.
Metro
The Early Word: Ole Miss death a mystery; MSCS schools get sorted
Germantown tries to help Houston High, Tom Lee’s house may see new life and runners cover 465 miles for St. Jude.
Premium Education Interim head is breaking MSCS into regions. Here’s what they are.
Premium Public Safety Community connections: Olive Branch police start new volunteer program
Premium Public Safety Where do wrongful death lawsuits against the jail stand?
Business
Memphis to Peoria: St. Jude runners begin 465-mile relay
About 200 runners convened at the starting line on St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Downtown campus to kick off the four-day run back to Peoria, Illinois.
Premium Business Calkins: Hey, xAI did a good thing! (And MSCS was smart enough not to get in the way.)
Premium Business New soda shop will bring dirty pop to Bartlett
Premium Business XAI could tackle some MSCS building upgrades
Sports
Grizzlies Mailbag: FedExForum lease, Desmond Bane trade follow-up
This first installment features deep dives into a couple of big-topic questions like the FedexForum lease, the Desmond Bane trade and its follow-through and more.
Premium Public Safety No arrests in Ole Miss player’s death; homeowner says ‘nothing happened’ at pool party to spark shooting
Premium Memphis Tigers Football With questions at nearly every position, running backs could be heart of Tigers’ offense
Memphis Grizzlies Europe bound: Grizzlies will play two international games vs. Orlando
Food
The AM/DM podcast: The backstory on the Bartlett Baby Jack’s closure
Today’s episode brings us to Bartlett where the last restaurant in a local chain has closed, but not without a little social media controversy.
Suburbs
The AM/DM podcast: The backstory on the Bartlett Baby Jack’s closure
Today’s episode brings us to Bartlett where the last restaurant in a local chain has closed, but not without a little social media controversy.
Arts & Culture
ARTSmemphis marks $100 million in grants
ARTSmemphis president and CEO Elizabeth Rouse joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Why Tennessee nonprofits matter more than ever’
“Lawmakers must ensure that policies protect — not punish — the institutions that are closest to the people. Tennessee has long championed the importance of local, faith-based, and community-driven solutions. That’s exactly what the vast majority of nonprofits represent.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: The backstory on the Bartlett Baby Jack’s closure
Today’s episode brings us to Bartlett where the last restaurant in a local chain has closed, but not without a little social media controversy.